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Team Canada debaters profiled on CBC’s The Current
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Team Canada debaters profiled on CBC’s The Current. March 28, 2015. Team Canada debaters were recently profiled on CBC Radio One as part of The Current teen special “Introducing Generation Z” . The episode aired across Canada on March 11th, 2015. Team members in Vancouver and Toronto engaged in an impromptu online debate moderated by host Anna Maria Tremonti. To listen to the debate, click on the link below. Visit the website here. Previous post: Team Canada February 2015 Newsletter. No events to show.
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Senior National Championships Invitation
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Senior National Championships Invitation. March 8, 2015. The University of Toronto Schools on behalf of the Ontario Student Debating Union is proud to be hosting the 2015 Senior National Debate Championships. The tournament will take place on the weekend of April 24th-26th, with April 23rd and 27th as optional travel days. You can access the tournament invitation (Google Doc) here: 2015 Senior National Debate Championships Invitation. Previous post: Photos from St. John. No events to show.
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National Seminar 2014
http://csdf-fcde.ca/national-seminar/national-seminar-2014
The 2014 National Student Debating Seminar took place from October 1st 6th in St. John, New Brunswick. The CSDF was excited to work with Debate New Brunswick to celebrate the theme of Canada’s Confederation, Then and Now. The National Seminar each year together students from all around the country for a unique experience that blends debate education and cultural exchange. Scavenger hunt tour of Stone Hammer Geo Park. Speakers and a tour of CFB Gagetown. Mock parliament in the New Brunswick Legislature.
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Oxford Cup Invitation
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May 7, 2015. For more information including schedule and contact info, please view the Oxford Cup Invitation 2015. Previous post: Team Canada debaters profiled on CBC’s The Current. Next post: National Seminar 2015: Victoria, BC. No events to show. 50th Seminar to be celebrated in Nova Scotia! 2016 National Championships Invite. Prepared motion for Seminar. National Seminar 2015 Registration Now Open! Get smart with the Thesis WordPress Theme.
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Previous Canadian Worlds Teams
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Previous Canadian Worlds Teams. Team Canada 2014: Bangkok, Thailand. Team Canada 2013: Antalya, Turkey. Team Canada 2012: Cape Town, South Africa. Team Canada 2012 were octofinalists at the 2012 World Schools Debating Championships in Cape Town, South Africa. Its five competing members were Debi Ogunrinde, Nik Carverhill, Nic Martin, Jessica Dorfmann, and Neil MacIsaac, and the alternates are Aislin Flynn and Anisah Mahomed. You can read reports from the team at the Team Canada 2012 blog. The 2008 WSDC t...
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Debate in Canada
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No events to show. 50th Seminar to be celebrated in Nova Scotia! 2016 National Championships Invite. Prepared motion for Seminar. National Seminar 2015 Registration Now Open! Get smart with the Thesis WordPress Theme.
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National Seminar
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The CS.D.F. embraces both of Canada’s official languages, offering students the opportunity to attend the Seminar as English, French or Bilingual delegates. The only bilingual speaking event in Canada, this component of the Seminar involves delegates switching from one language to another during their speeches and debates in true recognition of Canada’s bilingual nature. Be transparent, publicized, and accessible to all students in the region;. A program of the Department of Canadian Heritage aimed at cr...
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Worlds Style Resources
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Worlds Council: www.schoolsdebate.com. International Debate Education Association (IDEA): www.idebate.org. BBC: http:/ news.bbc.co.uk. New York Times: www.nytimes.com. The New Internationalist: www.newint.org. The National Review: http:/ www.nationalreview.com. Effective Reading Guide for the Swamped Debater. What Is Worlds Style? A Modest Précis by Harold Kyte. In worlds style, both sides present a caseline and (usually) three arguments. The debate is concluded by the reply speeches (not rebuttals) star...
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Seminar History
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Every year the CSDF writes up a description of the event which is shared with our donors. You can read these narratives from each Seminar. Host and Narrative Link. St John, NB. Hay River, NWT. Vancouver and Victoria, BC. St Johns, NL. Jack de Gooyer (NS). Omayra Issa Abdoulaye (SK). Jean Bruno Villaneuve (QC). Chief Justice of Canada Award. Presented to the top debater in the bilingual category. The Chief Justice’s Award was named with permission from the Right Honourable Chief Justice of Canada. Present...
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Team Canada Selection Process
http://csdf-fcde.ca/world-debate/selection-process
Team Canada Selection Process. Each year, the CSDF holds a Selection Tournament, the event which selects the members of the Canadian team to attend the World Schools Championships. The selection process involves workshops on the Worlds style of debate, at least six debate rounds, submission of a resume and an interview process. Team Canada 2016 Selection. How is information provided in advance of the tryouts to the members and to eligible students? The information comes through the provincial coordinator...
